K Narayanapura is a small, mostly residential area in north-east Bengaluru, tucked between Kothanur and Hennur and best known as the home of Kristu Jayanti College. It is the kind of neighbourhood where independent houses and low-rise apartments sit side by side with schools and churches, a little away from the noise of the main roads. Families looking at senior living in K Narayanapura are usually after exactly that: a homely care setting rather than a large institution.
Elkin lists one home in K Narayanapura, Elders Heaven, which looks after seniors with serious medical needs. A sister home under the same name runs in RK Hegde Nagar, and other care homes are a short drive away.
Elders Heaven, K Narayanapura
Elders Heaven was founded by Mrs Sowmya, who still manages it, and has run since 2011. It is built around a "family first" idea: the aim is for residents to feel they live in a home, not a hospital ward. What makes it stand out is the type of resident it is set up for:
- seniors with dementia or Alzheimer's,
- seniors living with paralysis, and
- seniors in stroke recovery, who need patient, daily rehabilitation.
Care includes help with personal hygiene, daily health monitoring, physiotherapy, post-hospital recovery and palliative care, with trained caregivers and an emergency response system. Meals are pure vegetarian. Rooms are fully furnished with an individual television, and the building has grab bars, anti-skid floors, an elevator, Wi-Fi, CCTV and a prayer and meditation hall. Residents keep busy with craft work, painting and group exercises, and birthdays are celebrated together every month, which families say matters a great deal to a parent who has just moved in.
For seniors who are fully independent, a retirement community will suit better; see independent living in Bengaluru.
Why K Narayanapura works for seniors
- Hospitals in reach. Aster CMI Hospital and Manipal Hospital Hebbal are the closest large hospitals, via Hennur Main Road and the Outer Ring Road.
- A quiet residential pocket. Away from Hennur Main Road the streets are calm, which suits residents who are anxious or easily overstimulated, as many dementia patients are.
- Easy for families in the north-east. Hennur, Kalyan Nagar, Kothanur and Hormavu are all within a short drive, so children living there can visit often.
- Community around it. Kristu Jayanti College, schools, churches and temples keep the area lively, and pharmacies and grocery shops are close.
When you visit, sit in on an activity session if you can. It shows how staff speak to residents who are confused or slow to respond, which matters more in a dementia or stroke home than the size of the rooms.
Approximate costs in K Narayanapura
Care homes in this part of north-east Bengaluru are priced in the middle of the city's range. As a guide, assisted living around K Narayanapura costs about ₹35,000 to ₹65,000 a month. Residents with paralysis, advanced dementia or bedridden needs require more hands-on care, which usually costs about ₹55,000 to ₹1 lakh a month. Air conditioning is optional in many rooms here and may be charged separately. Confirm the current fee and what it includes with the home before deciding. Our guide on what services are included in assisted living is a useful checklist.
Old age homes and other choices near K Narayanapura
If you began by looking for an old age home in K Narayanapura, Elders Heaven is a care home with nursing support rather than a basic old age home. Close alternatives include:
- Senior living in Kothanur, next door, with a dementia and palliative care centre running since 2001.
- Senior living in RK Hegde Nagar, where the second Elders Heaven home sits in Regency Park.
- Senior living in Doddagubbi, a little further north-east, with a purpose-built nursing home.
- All senior living homes in Bengaluru.
Elkin's advisors can visit both Elders Heaven homes with you and explain how they differ. Call or WhatsApp +91 95005 10506 (10 AM to 8 PM IST).
